Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant

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VitalCore Health Strategies (VCHS), an industry leader in Correctional Health Care has an opening for a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant at Sheriff Al Cannon Detention Center in North Charleston, South Carolina!

At VitalCore we pride ourselves on retaining ethical individuals who are committed to providing quality services. Join our team and experience first-hand how VitalCore Health Strategies promotes a positive work environment that is based on respect and appreciation of the hard work and dedication of our staff.

Psych NP Position Summary

The Psychiatric APRN or PA is responsible for providing psychotherapy and pharmacotherapy to behavioral health patients. The Psych APRN has no managerial responsibilities in the facility's behavioral health program.

Psych NP Schedule

• PRN

Psych NP Essential Functions

• Provides consultations and assessments to manage and stabilize emergent problems.
• Provides consultation and follow-up to behavioral health staff to ascertain the need for psychotropic medication.
• Reviews treatment plans for patients housed on behavioral health observation units and patients receiving medication.
• Participates in case conferences and treatment planning for patients receiving and being considered for
• behavioral health treatment.
• Provides behavioral health evaluations, assessments, and follow-up care.
• Participates in collaborative consultation with behavioral health staff regarding patient diagnosis and treatment.
• Participates in various treatment modalities as required by the behavioral health service.
• Participates in behavioral health and medical rounds as assigned.
• Assigns tasks to team members as needed.
• Conducts group sessions on behavioral health observation units including medication compliance groups.
• Performs other duties as assigned by Supervising Psychiatrist.
• Maintains all required credentials including CPR certification. Attends training and meetings as required.

Psych NP Required Education, Certifications, Registrations and Experience

• Advanced Practice Registered Nurse or Physician Assistant licensed to practice in South Carolina
• Graduate of an accredited college/university NP/PA program
• Must possess current licenses or certifications in this state
• Minimum one year of clinical nursing practice in a behavioral health setting
• Experience in Correctional desired but not required
• Must demonstrate clinical competence and leadership abilities such as decision-making, problem solving, communication, and interpersonal skills

VitalCore Health Strategies is an equal opportunity employer and committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive workplace in which all employees have an opportunity to participate and contribute to the success of the business and are valued for their skills, experience, and unique perspectives.